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Year 1 Teacher
Job Posted: 14 hours ago
Salary: £ 38,766 - 50,288 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Lewisham, Greater London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Location: Lewisham, London.
Start Date: September 2025.
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent.
The Opportunity:
A vibrant and inclusive primary school in the heart of Lewisham is seeking a creative, committed, and nurturing Year 1 Teacher to join its dynamic team from September 2025. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of a school that places the development of the whole child at the centre of its ethos. With a strong commitment to early learning excellence, the school encourages innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will benefit from a supportive leadership team, modern facilities, and an engaged parent community.
Key Responsibilities:
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Design and implement high-quality, child-centred lessons that build upon pupils’ EYFS learning and ensure smooth transition into Key Stage 1.
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Utilise formative and summative assessment tools effectively to track attainment and progress, adapting teaching accordingly.
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Foster an emotionally safe and engaging learning environment that encourages curiosity, independence, and resilience.
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Collaborate with year group partners and subject leads to deliver a coherent and enriching curriculum experience.
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Maintain close communication with families, providing regular updates and strategies to support learning at home.
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Take an active role in whole-school initiatives and enrichment opportunities that enhance the pupil experience and promote school values.
Person Specification:
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent certification.
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Sound knowledge and understanding of Key Stage 1 pedagogy, particularly the developmental needs of Year 1 pupils.
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A proven record of securing good or better progress in a KS1 classroom or during teaching practice (for ECTs).
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Ability to plan creatively, considering pupils’ prior learning, interests, and next steps.
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Strong behaviour management skills rooted in respect, positivity, and inclusion.
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Effective communicator with an open, reflective, and team-oriented mindset.
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A willingness to engage with wider school life and contribute positively to the school’s development journey.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate educator to make a meaningful impact within a welcoming and forward-looking school. Applications from both experienced teachers and early career teachers (ECTs) are warmly welcomed.
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